Standardizing steel structures saves money

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Iowa Public Service standardized its steel structures after its acquisition of Iowa Power Inc. It developed standard structures by drawing up design criteria and standard equipment lists and by developing structure specification drawings based on structure specifications.

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Creative fleet management saves a truckload of bucks

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Issues concerning ways in which electric utilities fleet managers can improve efficiency and reduce the cost of fleet distribution and maintenance are discussed. Several concerns of fleet managers are addressed, including leasing, hiring and retiring vehicles.

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Data on the shop floor drives down cost of fleet maintenance

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Standardized equipment purchases and maintenance is the key to FPL's successful fleet management. Part of FPL's program is the use of a centralized computer network that monitors all activities at the shop-floor level, enhancing the company's labor efficiency.

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